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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.01, 214.20 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.01, 214.20 and 134.22 is: 185.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.01 : 214.20 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.01/214.20 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.01x = 214.20 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.01x = 28,749.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,749.92/155.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.47

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